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With the 2025/2026 season of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) which will begin this August, the League management issued a severe warning to players, coaches, officials and clubs regarding the involvement in betting activities.
In an official circular of 6 August 2025 and signed by the Chief Operating Officer, Davidson Owumi, the NPFL reiterated its zero tolerance policy on bets, declaring that these actions are severely prohibited and will not be tolerated in any circumstance.
The League underlined the dangers of bets and games, citing the risks that represents the integrity of the game.
According to The Circular, bet not only undermines fair play, but also damages the image of the League, decreases the trust of the fans and removes the sponsors that support Nigerian football.
The NPFL clarified that any player or officer surprised to participate in betting activities directly or indirectly will face serious consequences, including:
Immediate expulsion from the League
Monetary fines
Long -term suspensions or life bans
Possible legal action
The Authorities of the League have urged all 20 clubs to sensitize their players and staff on the implications of the violation of these regulations.
The declaration also stated that the NPFL will work closely with the police and betting regulators to monitor suspicious activities and guarantee full compliance.
“We must protect the integrity and credibility of our League.
Match bets and matches are threats that we will not ignore, “said Owumi.” All interested parties are decisively inserted the transgressors. “
With the approach of the NPFL25-26 season, the leadership of the League is focused on the guarantee of a clean, competitive and professional campaign that restores confidence in Nigerian internal football. “` `
